Autism
Autistic children and young people face significant challenges when seeking help for their mental health difficulties, according to a new study from Liverpool John Moores University. The research found that parents and caregivers often encounter barriers when trying to access Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), leading to a
Autism
A recent study from the Rand Corporation explored the roles and responsibilities that fathers take on as they help or support their young adult sons with autism. While existing research suggests that fathers are heavily involved in caring for young children with autism, few studies have focused on fathers of
Adults
Researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain have developed a culturally adapted version of the Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q) for the Spanish population. The study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the CAT-Q and to address the need for camouflage assessment tools in Spain. The
Autism
A recent study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Language Impairments has highlighted the importance of evidence-based practices in addressing pragmatic language difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental language disorder (DLD). Researchers at the Faculty of Letters in Lisbon, Portugal, conducted a survey among
Autism
Research has shed new light on the parenting stress and self-efficacy levels of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), at risk of developmental language disorder (rDLD), and with typically developing language (TDL). The study examined the differences in parenting stress levels and self-efficacy among these groups, as well
Autism
A cross-party group of councillors in Barnsley has uncovered evidence of inconsistent support for residents with autism, sparking a call for significant improvements. The investigation, which included input from professionals and individuals with lived experience of autism, exposed long waiting times for assessments, particularly for children and young people, and
Autism
Current study results have been published on Developmental Diseases and Conditions - Autism, focusing on evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of more detailed demographic choices for families in the Autism Care Network (ACNet). Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia updated their survey using an iterative approach, incorporating qualitative
Autism
Research published in the Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System has demonstrated the effectiveness of Parent-Mediated Communication-Focused Treatment (PACT) in improving receptive and expressive language in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The study, conducted by researchers from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, involved a systematic review and meta-analysis
Autism
Ten-year-old Jaxx Maskery, who has autism, faced challenges in school due to his peers not understanding his quirks. His mum, Bea, wrote a children's book, "Jaxx The Magnificent," to help others understand Jaxx better. The book, inspired by Jaxx's experiences, has become a positive
Autism
When a person who is autistic explains that they're struggling with sensory overload, social interactions, or communication challenges, they often get responses like "everyone's a little bit autistic" or "I experience that too." However, these reactions not only minimize the challenges autistic
Autism
Autism activist and TV presenter Chris Packham has expressed his concerns over the US Health Secretary's pledge to find the cause of autism by September, stating that there is no "autism epidemic" and that people are becoming more aware of the condition, which is a positive
Autism
Research by University College London (UCL) has explored the implications of autism on our understanding of social interaction and cognition. According to the study, autism has significantly influenced social-cognitive neuroscience, encouraging the search for the brain bases of social abilities. The researchers propose a hierarchical framework of three worlds -
